Grieving Prague Students Left in Shock as Killer Goes Unacknowledged

In Prague, the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in Czech history is still being felt. The Charles University building, where the shooting occurred, is now a crime scene and continues to be heavily guarded. The body of the 14th victim was only removed this morning. Meanwhile, a shrine has been set up outside another university building to honor the victims, with people leaving candles and flowers as a tribute. The crowd gathered at the shrine is mostly young, including many students who were directly affected by the tragedy. One student, Lucy, was at the law faculty when the shooting began and described the fear and confusion that ensued. Another student named Simon revealed that his friend, a medic, had to deal with the gruesome injuries caused by the shooter's powerful weapon. Disturbing videos and images have surfaced, capturing the gunman in action and showing students perilously clinging to the university wall to avoid harm. Though details about the shooter and his motives are scarce, the police have uncovered that he had murdered his father that morning and was also connected to a recent double homicide in a nearby forest. However, those mourning the victims at the shrine prefer not to speak about the shooter himself, believing that he is undeserving of attention. The police have requested that the shooter not be named in order to deny him the notoriety he sought. The authorities have defended their response to the incident, noting that they received information about an armed man heading into the city center to commit suicide after killing his father. Despite their immediate action to evacuate the university buildings, the shooter managed to open fire at a different faculty. The police later revealed that the gunman possessed a vast amount of firearms and ammunition, although the exact means of his acquisition remain unclear. Students at the shrine do not blame the police for the high death toll, recognizing the difficulty of the situation. However, many, including Natalie, believe that universities should be better protected. She remarked on the vulnerabilities exposed during the tragedy and the need for improvement in security measures. As we spoke to Natalie, a guide addressed a group of tourists, assuring them that the killer was dead, and Prague remained a safe city. However, for many, the recent events have shattered the illusion of safety in this bustling Christmas destination.